Forensic Psychologist

Forensic Psychologist

The right role can make all the difference in your career. At VyTalent Solutions, we support healthcare professionals with opportunities designed to meet today's workforce needs. We're currently looking for a Forensic Psychologist for a Psychiatric Hospital contract.

Job Title: Forensic Psychologist

Location: Danville, VA

Setting: Psychiatric Hospital

Pay Range: $4,051.80 - $4,254.39

Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Contract Length: 26 weeks

Candidate Type: Traveler or Local candidate

Requirements: Experience as a doctoral degree psychologist working with forensically involved individuals with mental illness; Doctoral degree in psychology (e.g. Ph.D., Psy.D.) from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or an equivalent accrediting body recognized by the Virginia licensing board, as required for licensure eligibility; Comprehensive knowledge of psychological principles, practices, and ethical standards; Strong skills in diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and psychotherapy; Proficiency in the administration and scoring of basic psychological testing instruments; Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary treatment team; Strong crisis management skills; Ability to present/testify well in court; Previous basic computer skills (word processing, computerized test scoring, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic evaluations and behavioral assessments to support treatment planning.
• Provide psychotherapy and therapeutic interventions aligned with individualized goals.
• Administer, score, and interpret psychological testing instruments as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and support patient progress.
• Document clinical findings and communicate recommendations clearly in written and verbal formats.

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